What minerals do plants need?

Answer by  1838 (43)

The most important minerals for plant growing are phosphorus, potassium, nitrogen, calcium. There are elements which fertilizers mainly consists of. All plants are built from substances based on these constituents. Moreover plants also need some microelements which concentration is less one per cent such like boron, manganese, cooper, zinc, iodine, molybdenum.

Answer by  dlraska (460)

Znc, fertilizer, plant food, nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus, chloride, iron, copper and many many others. Plants need these to grow and produce the flowers, fruits and vegetables that make us strong and healthy. Without these minerals we could all die. These minerals are very important to all plants. These minerals stop the plants from dying.

Answer by  thewindrose (642)

Potassium and phosphate are the two most common. These are found in commercial fertilizers. The amount needed varies by the type of plant, so be sure and read the back of the label or ask for the correct fertilizer in your local garden center.

Answer by  seantsy2 (120)

plants need potassium,sodium chloride,nitrate,mineral salts,water,sulfur oxide,calcium oxide,clcium hydroxide.,thats all i can give and other than minerals,plants need sunlight to make food too.they will stored glucose as starch in their systems